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PAFA building
Education

Citing rising costs and dwindling enrollment, PAFA cuts degree programs

“We did not make the decision lightly,” PAFA’s president said in a letter Wednesday. “We sought every possible opportunity to avoid it.”

2 years ago

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Republican presidential candidate former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks at a town hall campaign event at Mitchell Hill BBQ Grill and Brew, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Rochester, N.H. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Politics & Policy

Chris Christie says he’s dropping out of the Republican presidential race before the Iowa caucuses

He made the announcement Wednesday night at a town hall in New Hampshire just hours before the fifth debate of the 2024 election cycle kicked off without him.

2 years ago

vacant lots
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Zoning approved for new North Philly police station

The ZBA unanimously approved the city’s proposal despite opposition from some residents.

2 years ago

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Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media at a Washington hotel, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, after attending a hearing before the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals at the federal courthouse in Washington.
Courts & Law

Judge rescinds permission for Trump to give his own closing argument at his civil fraud trial

Closing arguments are set for Thursday, which could cost Trump hundreds of millions of dollars in penalties and strip him of his ability to do business in New York.

2 years ago

File photo: Emergency personnel battle against a fire aboard the Italian-flagged Grande Costa d'Avorio cargo ship at the Port of Newark, Friday, July 7, 2023, in Newark, N.J. On Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board began a series of investigative hearings into the cause of the fire, and plan to issue recommendations to avoid similar incidents in the future.
Community

Investigative hearings open into cargo ship fire that killed 2 New Jersey firefighters

A Coast Guard official says the inquiry will not seek to affix blame but instead focus on issuing safety recommendations.

2 years ago

Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, accompanied by his attorney Abbe Lowell, talks to reporters as they leave a House Oversight Committee hearing as Republicans are taking the first step toward holding him in contempt of Congress, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, on Capitol Hill in Washington.  (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Politics & Policy

Hunter Biden makes surprise visit to Capitol Hill as GOP takes a first step to hold him in contempt

Republicans subpoenaed Hunter Biden to testify behind closed doors in December, but he refused to comply, insisting he will only testify in public.

2 years ago

A hallway in an elementary school
Education
Spotlight PA

Pa.’s poorest school districts were slated for a funding boost. State aid went to school construction instead

Instead of giving new funding to a program that prioritizes the state’s poorest school districts, Pennsylvania lawmakers put $100M toward school construction projects.

2 years ago

Kelly Drive flooded.
Weather

Cleanup underway after flooding, heavy winds hit Philly region

Up to 3 inches of water fell on portions of the region, with wind gusts of 60 mph recorded at the Jersey Shore.

2 years ago

Siti
Community

Philadelphia is ‘America’s poorest big city.’ Here’s what that actually means

The prevalence of poverty in Philadelphia led to a phrase that may have reached its shelf life as a useful advocacy tool.

2 years ago

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The exterior of the building which houses the offices of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Science

EPA finalizes new rules for companies producing toxic PFAS chemicals

Companies must now notify the EPA if they want to resume the production of certain PFAS chemicals.

2 years ago

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivers his State of the State address
Politics & Policy

N.J. Gov. Murphy focuses on affordability and AI in his State of the State address

The governor wants to target medical debt to help families, and to position the Garden State as a leader in generative AI.

2 years ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks before President Joe Biden at the Finishing Trades Institute on March 9, 2023, in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy
WITF

Pennsylvania to begin using artificial intelligence in operations

The move runs counter to other efforts — including at the federal level — to restrict the use of AI in government work.

2 years ago

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken answers questions during a press conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. (Evelyn Hockstein/Pool Photo via AP)
Politics & Policy

Blinken urges Israel to engage with region on postwar plans that include path to Palestinian state

The U.S. and Israel are united in the war against Hamas but sharply divided over Gaza’s future.

2 years ago

Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplace navigator Leticia Chaw, right, helps gather information for Jennifer Sanchez
Health

Pennsylvania extends ACA open enrollment final deadline for Pennie health insurance plans

Pennsylvanians who select health insurance plans this month by the final deadline will get coverage starting on Feb. 1.

2 years ago

Family of Eric Harrison announce a lawsuit
Courts & Law

Macy’s building owner, others sued over security precautions during December stabbing

Eric Harrison was killed at Macy's in December. His family said there should have been more security at the time of the incident.

2 years ago

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